SU, TRAU post identical 2-1 wins in 15th MSL
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 15 2022:
Sagolband United (SU) earned their fifth win in 15 th Manipur State League Group A campaign with a 2-1 beating of Muvanlai Athletics (MA) at Artificial Turf Ground, Khuman Lampak as TRAU secured a similar 2-1 win over AIM in a Group B encounter.
In the first match of the day, TRAU (reserves) sealed a comeback 2-1 win over AIM after Khaidem Jacky Singh had sent the Khabam team ahead just four minutes into the game.
Danish Aribam then pulled level for TRAU after 14 minutes before Khumanthem Arun Singh overturned the lead in the 62nd minute.
TRAU then held on to their lead to secure their second win in 7 matches of the tourney.
Later in the day, MA and SU had a cautious start and saw out the opening half goalless.
Sagolband United however rode on Singam Subash's strike to take the lead in the 49th minute before MA equalised in the 64th minute through Mungkhanlian goal.
The game looked to end in a draw with both teams having fair share of possession and scoring chances but were awarded a penalty in the closing minutes and Rungsingh Muinao made no mistake in beating MA custodian to enjoy a 2-1 lead and the eventual win.